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Jiffrey Family History

Jiffrey Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Jeffrey, Riffey, Diffley, Winfrey, Caffrey, Diffey, Jeffreys, Jeffres

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Where is the Jiffrey family from?

You can see how Jiffrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jiffrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Jiffrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Jiffrey families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Jiffrey's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Jiffrey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jiffrey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Jiffrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jiffrey census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 5 immigration records available for the last name Jiffrey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Jiffrey. For the veterans among your Jiffrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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